Auckland Villa Renovations

Tips For Auckland Villa Renovations

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Home renovation is one of those projects that seem to go on forever, especially for the do-it-yourselfer. For smaller projects then it is quite possible to complete the work yourself. But if you own an old Auckland villa, that is a completely different ball-game. The material are older and may require more work such as replacing old or rotted timbers. Plus, you want to make sure it a sympathetic renovation that is in keeping with the character of the building but at the same time includes modern conveniences like efficient heating and ventilation. These jobs are definitely for the professional Auckland villa renovations company. There are some factors to consider before you hire a company to do your work, let’s take a look at some of those now.

Be Sure You Have A Solid Villa Renovation Plan

It is pretty easy to tear up your old floor in the kitchen and do a halfway decent job of putting in a new one. However, if at sometime in the future you are going to want to replace your kitchen cabinets, then it would probably be a good idea to do that first. And, when you do the kitchen cabinets, of course you have to put in a new counter top, and then maybe a sink or tap-ware as well. By getting together with a competent villa renovations company, you can have an expert on hand, knowing just what needs to be done first, second, and third in your project. The last thing you want to do, is ruin your new floor when you tear out your cabinets next year.

Make Sure You Check The Building Codes Before You Do Your Villa Renovations

Building codes can be different in every different city, county, and state on the planet. Some dictate that if you replace more than a certain percentage of your kitchen, then you absolutely have to bring up the wiring to the modern-day code, and in many cases that is a good idea. A problem that you can run into is that when you go to sell your home and you get asked, “Did you renovate this to the modern building code”, or “Did you pay a contractor to do it for you?” If you hire a villa renovation company, they are required to follow the building codes in every jurisdiction where they work, plus they are licensed, bonded and insured to do just that. Most building codes are safety related, and it’s best not to ignore them, if there is any possible way. This site has a guide to the Auckland Council Code of Compliance for building works. You must get approval before you begin any major villa renovations as it will be very expensive to retro-fit any works they insist upon. Buyers will want to see that the Code was signed off by the Council inspectors before they agree to purchase your renovated villa. If you do not have the requisite codes, then they are bound to bargain you down on price.

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Buy Quality Materials And Install Them Correctly

When doing home remodelling work, many times it is hard to resist buying a slightly less expensive product on sale at the hardware store and rushing home to install it. The problem with some lower quality items such as taps, light fixtures, flooring materials, even doors and windows, is that they were not built to last. So, what you end up doing is buying the same item again, and installing it again while spending more money than if you had bought a better quality product in the first place. Many sinks, tap-ware items, electrical fixtures and other home items can be bought with a lifetime guarantee and are made to last. On the other hand, there are imported building materials that could last several weeks or months, only to literally fall apart. For an old elegant villa, you want to use the best quality components so you can get maximum value when you come to sell.

Picking A Good Auckland Villa Renovations Company

There are usually plenty of mediocre renovators around looking for work, but a good villa renovation company will be fully employed with a waiting list, and there is a good reason for that. First you will want to make sure that you get a good recommendation from someone you trust, like a real estate agent, an accountant who works with property investors, a property valuer or other professional for the kind of work that you are going to need to have done. Then, go online and research to make sure the companies on your list have industry licenses or accreditations, insurance, bonding, and a long-standing reputation in the area. Also, look for any customer complaints and reviews online, that you can read, to know that the company has been taking good care of their customers. If you have narrowed your list down to a few good villa renovation companies, then get estimates for the work you need have done.

After you have reviewed all of these issues, you can make a selection about the company you prefer and ask them to give you a written and firm quotation. This should detail the total cost, the time schedule and also any details of components or appliances you want right down to model numbers. You do not want them cutting corners by installing a cheap oven for example.

Having renovations done to your villa can be exciting, like taking care of an old friend, making them all better again. Auckland villa renovations, can be very rewarding and profitable as long as quality materials and quality work is maintained, so be diligent in your research so you will be happy with the job. This company, Repair and Restore, is one of the most highly regarded Auckland villa renovations builders. Visit their website (www.repairandrestore.co.nz) for more details.